Summertime fishing is here, but the good news is the inshore action has remained almost as hot as the weather, as long as you fish the mornings and evenings and avoid midday. Flounder have been the most consistent fish, but there are plenty of other species hitting if you want to go early or late.

In NASCAR Late Model racing Saturday at Myrtle Beach Speedway, the two 35-lap races were swept by Justin Milliken, of Ocean Isle Beach. Milliken is a third-generation driver whose grandfather began his career in 1958.

Pesticide Applicator Recertification classes will be available at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Brunswick County Center, Training Center, Building N at the Brunswick County Government Complex on July 21 and Aug. 17.

Detectives are searching for a suspect who has been involved in multiple crimes in Carolina Shores and Calabash.

From May 16-June 21, multiple residential and vehicle break-ins have been reported in the neighboring towns.

Sgt. April Stanley, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said more than $3,000 in property has been stolen from the homes and vehicles, including watches, electronics, TVs, money, jewelry and other miscellaneous items.

I’ll start my column with my own editor’s note: The following is not about my individual healthcare provider, a person for whom I have high regard. What follows is frustration regarding the healthcare system in general.